Jennie Stuart Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Activity Therapist to join our team at the JSH Medical Center. This full-time, regular/at-will position is integral to our commitment to providing high-quality care to patients with diverse therapeutic needs. The Behavioral Health Activity Therapist will work under the direction of psychiatric services. is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing therapeutic recreational activities for individuals or groups to support their emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessments, developing individualized care plans, and providing recreational therapy treatments. Coordination with other clinical team members is essential to ensure optimal patient care and communication. The therapist will also be responsible for completing all required paperwork and procedures, maintaining personal knowledge in the field, attending safety training programs, following exposure control plans, and promoting a respectful and professional environment. The role demands a proactive approach to facilitate the department's goals and objectives, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety are met. The successful candidate will be a key player in our multidisciplinary team, contributing to a supportive atmosphere that fosters patient well-being and recovery.

Required Skills

• BLS Certification American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
• Strong assessment and planning skills to develop individualized care plans.
• Ability to provide recreational therapy treatment and reassess patient status.
• Competence in coordinating patient care with other clinical team members.
• Proficiency in completing required paperwork and understanding of clinical documentation.
• Commitment to maintaining and enhancing personal knowledge in recreational therapy.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety training programs and exposure control plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to facilitate departmental goals.

Required Experience

• Experience in conducting comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessments.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing plans of care for patients.
• Experience in providing activity therapy treatment in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Experience with clinical documentation and paperwork related to patient care.
• Ongoing professional development in behavioral health or a related field.
• Participation in required safety training programs specific to healthcare.
• Experience in following hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• History of promoting a respectful, professional, and courteous environment in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment within a medical center or similar healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement structured activity therapy programs based on patient needs and treatment goals.

• Lead individual and group therapy sessions using recreational activities (e.g., art, music, games, exercise, nature therapy).

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams (physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses) to develop and update individualized treatment plans.

• Assess patients' interests, needs, and abilities through interviews, observation, and consultation.

• Document patient participation, progress, and response to therapeutic activities in accordance with facility policies.

• Plan and coordinate special events, community outings, or themed activity days.

• Monitor and maintain the safety of participants during all activities.

• Assist in the evaluation and improvement of activity programs.

• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment related to recreational therapy.

• BLS Certification American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
• Strong assessment and planning skills to develop individualized care plans.
• Ability to provide recreational therapy treatment and reassess patient status.
• Competence in coordinating patient care with other clinical team members.
• Proficiency in completing required paperwork and understanding of clinical documentation.
• Commitment to maintaining and enhancing personal knowledge in recreational therapy.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety training programs and exposure control plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to facilitate departmental goals.